Redundancy Pay Calculator
Enter your age, how long you’ve worked for your employer and your pay to see the legal minimum redundancy pay you’re owed.
Your job
This is the legal minimum. Your contract may give you more. Notice pay and unused holiday are paid on top and are taxed as normal pay.
Worked examples
- Aged 35, 8 years’ service, £32,000 a year: all 8 years were aged 22–40, so 8 weeks × £615.38 = £4,923.08.
- Aged 50, 15 years’ service, £45,000 a year: 9 years aged 41+ (13.5 weeks) and 6 years aged 22–40 (6 weeks) make 19.5 weeks. Pay is above the cap, so 19.5 × £751 = £14,644.50.
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Sources
Figures are checked against these official sources. Last reviewed 7 November 2026.
Common questions
How is statutory redundancy pay worked out?
For each full year you’ve worked for your employer you get half a week’s pay for years when you were under 22, one week’s pay for years aged 22 to 40, and one and a half weeks’ pay for years aged 41 or over. Only the last 20 years count.
Is a week’s pay capped?
Yes. For redundancies on or after 6 April 2026 a week’s pay is capped at £751 in England, Scotland and Wales and £783 in Northern Ireland. The most you can get is £22,530, or £23,490 in Northern Ireland.
Who qualifies?
Employees with at least 2 full years of continuous service with their employer. Some contracts give more than the legal minimum, so check yours.
Is redundancy pay taxed?
The first £30,000 of a redundancy payment is tax-free. Notice pay, holiday pay and any pay owed are taxed as normal earnings.